NBAA Celebrates 60 Years
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) celebrates a milestone this month at its annual Meeting and Convention. The event held September 24-27, 2007, will help the organization and the business aviation industry commemorate various achievements in aviation, including the 60th anniversary of NBAA. Also celebrated is Georgia Flight 100, the 100th anniversary of the first powered flight in that state. The event recognizes Ben Epps entry into state history when he flew his monoplane in an open field in Athens. Noteworthy milestones from several NBAA member companies are also woven into in this year's theme. As with every installment of the famed business aviation gathering, several aviation companies will make major announcements during NBAA2007.

Who Is NBAA?

Founded in 1947 and based in Washington, DC, the National Business Aviation Association, Inc. is the leading organization for companies that rely on general aviation aircraft to help make their businesses more efficient, productive and successful. The association represents more than 7,000 member companies and provides more than 100 products and services to the business aviation community.

NBAA's goal is to “create an environment that fosters business aviation in the United States and around the World.” They pursue that goal by constantly striving to be a world-class organization that:

• Enhances safety, security and professionalism
• Provides operational assistance to our Members
• Shapes public policy
• Projects a positive image of our industry
• Hosts leading aviation shows and conferences

The annual NBAA Annual Meeting & Convention is known as the World's largest civil aviation trade show. Hundreds of exhibitors host thousands of attendees who migrate between the indoor and outdoors display area. For a sneak peek at what an NBAA Annual Meeting & Convention looks like, we take you behind the scenes courtesy of AirsideTV‘s video coverage of NBAA2006.